Laramie Project Performance Sells out Performing Arts Center

VOLUME 84, ISSUE 12 www.theticker.org DECEMBER 8, 2003 INSIDE Laramie Project Performance James Murphy Sells Out Performing Arts Center Addresses Student BY ZANETA REID Concerns

Between November 18 and 22, the Baruch By SANDRÓ LEMBERG and Performing Arts Center (BPAC) held the pro- AARON SIEGEL duction of The Laramie Project in the Rose Nagelberg Theater, a play by Moises On Tuesday December 2, the Associate Vice Kaufman and members of the Tectonic President for Enrollment Services, James Theatre Project. The arrival of this play to the Murphy, addressed student concerns and Baruch community was long anticipated and answered questions from Undergraduate met with much approval and success. Tryouts Student Government (USG) members and other for the production took place the week of students at the weekly USG meeting in the September 23 and rehearsals for the chosen USG conference room. actors began the week of October 7, so there Murphy, who is in charge of the offices of was much preparation and already a growing Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, interest for this play. International Students, as well as others, was Check Out Gente For The Laramie Project was unique in itself, asked by the USG to come and speak about the Earthy Ambiance and simply due to the format of the play. The cast common issues, problems and concerns that is made up of four men and four women, but Baruch students have in regard to the areas that The Laramie Project was at the Baruch Authentic Italian Cuisine 7 those eight core actors play well over 40 parts. he oversees. College Performing Arts Center from The first topic that was touched upon by It was a challenge to see a character portray a December 18 to 22. (Photo/ BPAC) Michael Jackson - Yet student one minute and become an old farm Murphy was another possible tuition increase, some with no prior acting experience and oth- which is presently a hot issue. Murphy men- Another Hit Album Release, worker from Laramie the next. But this chal- ers with quite an extensive resume. The eight lenge added to the intrigue of the play and tioned that the SUNY Board of Trustees was main actors were Ari Benmosche, Cheryl Chi- voting on a tuition increase and since there was Yet Another Accusation 10 captivated the audience’s attention even more. The cast was made up of Baruch students, a good chance that it would be passed, it is very See LARAMIE, Page 3 likely that CUNY would follow with its own increase, as is often the case. Murphy then talked about enrollment and how Lecture Looks at Misconceptions Of it affected the Baruch budget. Currently total Baruch enrollment stands at 15,161, and Native American Culture Murphy said that they are trying to get it up to 15,500 by next year. The decrease in enrollment By KARAH WOODWARD from the audience. had a negative impact on the Baruch budget, “The land is still aboriginal. Do we teach that which led Murphy to admit, “This is the first “American Indian history is central to the people were already living there? No. Never!” bad budget we had in years.” history of the United States.” These were the Hauptman exclaimed. Students who had problems with registration words of Laurence M. Hauptman, author, his- Next he spoke about the removal of 87,000 mentioned the fact the registration hotline, torian and SUNY Professor as he delivered an Native Americans from the Eastern states to which should be in service from Monday animated and informative lecture entitled Texas and into territory further west. The through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., was not working properly as people did not pick up the “Misconceptions about Native Americans” in removal began under Andrew Jackson and phone. Murphy acknowledged, “There are room 2-190 of the Vertical Campus on continued into the 1870s. However, Hauptman times when we cannot answer our calls.” Thursday, November 6. Sponsored by the alluded that history books gloss over the true In regards to student complaints about the var- History Department, African Students nature of what happened to the native people. ious offices that he is in charge of, Murphy Association and the New York Council for “When we put up a map of removal, we don’t observed that students are not aggressively G-Unit Shows Their Fans Humanities, Hauptman’s lecture offered a his- say removal. In our textbooks we put reloca- seeking a resolution. However, Murphy recom- How To Stunt And Their torical perspective that led to a lively, interaction,” he stated. mended that students go to his seventh floor tive discussion between the speaker and audi- “To be relocated means you have to want to office in the Technology building and speak to Competitors How To Beg ence. Adding thoughts from an indigenous be relocated,” said Thunderbird. him if they have a problem with his staff. For Mercy perspective was poet Cathy Thunderbird. Adding to the misconception is that most As far as positive changes, Murphy mentioned 13 “You see, I’m a teacher and as a teacher, I’m Americans are only familiar with the Cherokee the launch of the new online database that does concerned about all these misconceptions. And who walked the Trail of Tears, but according transfer credit evaluation for transfer students misconceptions are just immense when it to Hauptman, more than 20 other indigenous who come from other CUNY schools. comes to Native people,” said Hauptman. nations were removed those include many The next topic concerned registration and the Hauptman, a professor at SUNY New Paltz from New York State such as the Seneca, availability of classes. Murphy first took into for 32 years, where he is currently a Cayuga, Tuscarora and Winnebago, now account the fact that students wanted to be able Distinguished Professor of History specializ- known as Ho Chunk. “Why aren’t eastern to pay and print out their bill at the same loca- ing in Civil War History, New York State groups ever mentioned?” he asked the audi- tion. He agreed with the fact that there were not History, and teaches three Native American ence. enough advisors adding, “12,000 [students] into Studies courses. His lecture’s primary focus “It is just easier to talk about the South,” he six does not go.” Murphy noted that the cause was the role Native Americans played in major explained when it comes to discussing slavery. of less classes being available for night students events of American history These are stories In the case of Native Americans, it’s easier to was day students taking night classes, even though he knew that “over 50 percent of stu- most Americans are familiar with, but the role romanticize the American identity of the Wild dents want classes before 2:00 p.m.” of indigenous people has been mysteriously West and Indians living on the frontier. Departments scheduled classes too late and that left out or misconstrued. According to According to Hauptman, sometimes the mis- has forced students to go to classes in the Hauptman, history has a way of perpetuating conceptions are a deliberate subversion, espe- evening. misconceptions about historical events. cially since Native American people were so He also noted that due to the late arrival of the “Misconceptions, misconstructions, misinter- integral to the success of the early settlers and registration booklets, only 6,000 out of 20,000 pretation, omissions, intentional omissions, colonists in the American Revolution, and were distributed. stereotyping and racial bias,” all contribute to even in the Civil War. Murphy found that the demand for morning Bearcats Play Hard But Are distorting historical facts explained Hauptman. “At least before 1815 when they became classes began to increase with the incoming His first example was the Louisiana marginalized by whites, you cannot talk about freshman class in Fall 2001. He added that 423 Only Able To Take One Out Purchase of 1812, which according to American history without including Native students had not passed or taken the CPE exam Of Two At Hunter 19 Hauptman should really be called the peoples,” he said. when they reached 60 credits, and need to take Louisiana Treaty, since purchase implied that Then Hauptman directed the audience to the exam to avoid a stop on their record. the United States had free and clear title to the slides and handouts to prove some of his Murphy’s final topic of discussion was the Features 7 land for which it paid France $26 million. points. He consulted a picture taken of General improper collection of the newly restructured Op-Ed 9 However, the land was not France’s to sell to Ulysses S. Grant and a group of his military student activity fee, which resulted in USG the United States. advisors. Sitting on the far left was a Seneca having less money than they expected to give Calendar 10 “It isn’t our land ‘cause there were already man named Ely S. Parker, one of Grant’s mili- out to clubs. Murphy admitted that the whole Arts 13 people on that land. So what have we been tary secretaries. Parker was a general, who situation was completely his fault, and it hap- Sports BACK teaching for the last 200 years? What do we held a law degree, but became an engineer pened when he thought he changed the infor- call it? The Louisiana Purchase,” he stated. mation on the master file and the old information ended up being downloaded. Next Issue: February 2, 2004 “Louisiana Robbery,” chimed in Thunderbird See PROFESSOR, Page 3 2 THE TICKER NEWS DECEMBER 8, 2003

MUST REGISTER BEFORE 12/10/03

MICROSOFTMICROSOFT PRODUCTPRODUCT LAUNCHLAUNCH With Microsoft Senior Executives

On February 4th 2004, Microsoft Senior Executives and the “creators” of one of Microsoft’s most popular products (ASP.NET) are making a special visit to our campus to give you “behind-the- scenes” insight on Microsoft’s next generation Internet softwares. This is a great opportunity that is sure to leave lasting memories! All attendees will receive:

- A free Microsoft Press book ($49.99 retail value) - Microsoft ASP.NET Starter Kit - Visual Basic.NET Resource Kit - Be entered into a raffle for 7 Pocket PCs - Raffle tickets for Several XBOX and PC games - Hot Food - Lots of other “giveaways”

RESERVE YOUR SEAT ONLINE ASAP AT: www.asp.net/roadshow (click on New York) THE TICKER NEWS DECEMBER 8, 2003 3 Women Edge Men Laramie Project Professor Discusses Misconceptions in Enrollment Sells Out A Week of About Native American Culture Performances at Baruch Continued from front Currently, there are approximately three million Native Americans in the United States, but By MICHAEL POLYAK Continued from front when racism prevented him from practicing enrollment discrepancies and the way nations are recognized could mean that number is too Yan Ng, Melanie Kameko Duve, Tamryn law. Called “Donehogawa” by his nation A recent study analyzing the gender parity low. Of the 60,000 Native Americans that live Evanisky, Katie Hayes, Derek Ivie, Chadd because he dealt with outsiders, Parker was the in colleges and universities throughout the in New York State about half live in the New Kirkland, Suneel Narra, Melissa Rios, and scribe for Grant’s Army of the Potomac that New York area concluded that the number of York City Metropolitan region. Stephen Saverance. The Laramie Project was fought during the Civil War. In fact Parker women on campuses are increasing, both in Hauptman noted that some of his most proud directed by Debbie Saivetz, who has worked drew up the articles of surrender at enrollment and in campus involvement. These on various theater productions in Baruch, Appomattox where General Lee surrendered to accomplishments are that of an expert witness findings were first published in the November such as Marisol and Life Under Thirty. the Union Army in 1865. providing historical testimony in land claim 3, 2003 issue of the New York Post. The Laramie Project is based on the story of Hauptman continued by reading the words of cases. One such case is that of the Cayuga The CUNY system on average consists of 38 Matthew Shephard, a young gay man who was a Confederate lieutenant during the Civil War. Nation of New York and Seneca-Cayuga of percent men and 62 percent women. At Baruch beaten and tortured in Laramie, Wyoming “This is a Confederate soldier. He had no rea- Oklahoma v. George Pataki, et al who in 2000 the numbers are closer, but women still hold a because of his sexual orientation. But theater- son to praise the Native people,” Hauptman were awarded $247.8 million by a federal dis- lead in enrollment where females outnumber goers to this play would not find an autobiog- said before reading the lieutenant’s description trict court. Hauptman’s expert testimony males in the classroom 56.5 to 43.5 percent, raphy of Matthew Shephard or even just a of the Battle of Crater in 1864, where showed that New York State illegally acquired which is on the lower end of the female/male story told of what occurred that fateful night, Confederate troops defeated the Union Army land from the Cayuga Nation in 1795. The case ratio among CUNY schools. Here at Baruch, but rather an account of how the citizens of made up in part of colored troops and Native is currently being appealed by the state. Laramie dealt with Shephard’s death a year American soldiers. Lieutenant Bowley “Guys may feel that later. The Laramie Project is completely described white soldiers that left the line, sat “New York State is the reflective; it gathers the testimonials of aver- down and gave up fighting, for they knew they only state east of the they are inferior in a age citizens from Laramie, Wyoming a year would be killed by the Confederates for fight- after Matthew Shephard’s death to get a look ing, alongside Negro troops. The colored Mississippi that never world where there is at how the people lived with the media hype troops continued fighting and Bowley and tainted reputation. “I was interested in described the work of the 1 Michigan Sharp- settled one Native female domination.” seeing the play just because of Matthew shooters as “splendid.” According to Shephard. It’s important not to forget who he Hauptman, the sharpshooters consisted of 120 is and find out who he is if you don’t already American, one aborigi- males are almost six percent behind the aver- natives - Ojibwes, Ottawas, Oneidas and know,” said audience member Natalie Harris. age female attendance for CUNY as a whole. Potawatomis. Bowley took note of the four Because of the three-part stage that makes nal land claim” “Guys leave school early and this is due to indigenous men in a group who realized that the Rose Nagelberg theater so famous, it was many structural changes in classes,” said Izaz they were mortally wounded, drew their blous- Currently Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, surreal to see to play unfold in front of you. Rony, a Baruch Senior. “Guys may feel that es over their faces, chanted a death song and Seneca-Cayuga, and the Stockbridge-Munsee On one part of the stage one scene occurred they are inferior in a world where there is died. “Anyone who knows the Ojibwe people, Band of the Mohican Indians are all pursuing with a set of characters, and then the spotlight female domination.” land claims against New York State. would quickly change to another group of this is what’s called the Tent Ceremony. They The current trend in higher education for “New York State is the only state east of the characters who had no previous relationship to knew they were going to die and of course they Mississippi that never settled one Native women can lead to the balancing of the gender each other on another side of the stage. The went back to tradition,” Hauptman said. American, one aboriginal land claim,” said gap when it comes to salary. The prevalence of actors in the play had to change the sets and Even in the American Revolution there were Hauptman. As such, many indigenous people women in the workforce will ultimately lead costumes right before the audience. This Native American heroes contributing to the in New York State are very suspicious of to the equality of the sexes. However, a gender aspect of the play brought the audience deeper success of the Colonial troops. At the Battle of balance in academic institutions can poten- into the production. And due to the sensitive Saratoga commanded by General Benedict Albany. tially carry over into the job market. The nature of the topic of the play, many audiences Arnold, using Oneida and Tuscarora troops, He spoke about the ability of the Oneidas to equality of the genders has the potential to members were so mesmerized by the play that Arnold was able to defeat the British. increase the size of their land to 14,000 acres crack a balance in the pay structure as well. tears were common all around the audience. According to many historians this victory is by using money made from a casino to buy “Its pretty even. It seems pretty even in Sophomore Carolina Dofman said, “I didn’t credited with turning the tide in the American back their land from the government. classes,” said Mae Dumalag, a Baruch senior, really know what The Laramie Project was Revolution. “Without the victory at Saratoga, However, according to Thunderbird, there are “It seems to me that females are more active going to be all about. All I knew is that it had France would not have come in,” Hauptman traditional people who want to live the tradi- around school.” something to do with Matthew Shephard. But said referring to France’s decision to ally with tional way, and they do not want casinos The emergence of women as the predomi- after seeing the show, I can honestly say I the colonists in their fight against England. because casinos bring in alcohol and pressure nant gender is not new at schools like the learned something.” “At the height of the American Revolution, to assimilate. Hauptman spoke about the com- Fashion Institute of Technology. Dalia Strum, Tickets to The Laramie Project were sold out they [Native Americans] were there and I want promises that many tribes are forced to make an FIT junior, said “I’m really not one to ask, for many of the six shows. And the production to spread the word!” Hauptman said, gesturing in order to survive. I go to an all girls school.” The percentage of was met with a resounding amount of support, emphatically with his arms. Even the food that “New York State has deep pockets,” he said women at FIT is remarkably high at about 85 not just from faculty and theater-lovers but the sustained some of the soldiers was taken from referring to the uphill battle indigenous nations percent. “I guess women will take over the Baruch community as a whole. The story of indigenous knowledge. He read the words of face, many of them lacking the resources to world, because soon we’ll be the ones with all Matthew Shephard is important not only for Lieutenant James K. Newton, who wrote about take on the government. “By refusing to rec- homosexuals but to anyone who has felt the the knowledge,” said Strum. a “culinary delight” of the Oneidas and his sur- ognize land rights, it impinges upon their pang of discrimination and hate. Even those The dominance of women has the potential prise at the numerous ways in which corn whole identity. It’s an issue of sovereignty,” he who have not had those experiences can learn to lead to multiple sociological and economic could be cooked. explained indicating that for Native Americans to appreciate just a unique opportunity to see changes. The female demographic is clearly “A lot of different things that people consid- recognizing their right to exist is recognizing drama unfold before their eyes. Audience er American are indigenous,” interjected their right to the land. The problem is that in growing, with more advertising clearly aimed member Lori Voral said, “This was just a great Thunderbird, “Barbecue, jerky and even baked many states, including New York, many Native at women. For now, though, it seems that the play. I have never seen audience and actors beans come from Native people.” Americans are invisible or misconstrued by the typical Baruch male is enjoying this trend for come together like that. I was just amazed to Later in the discussion Thunderbird dispelled majority culture. Armed with decades of everything it’s worth. see how great everything went.” the misconception people have about tradition- knowledge and a passionate enthusiasm, al native dress. “People expect to see Indians Hauptman is on a mission to dispel these Public Relations Expert Larry Silverstein with a feather in their hair,” she stated. myths so that Native Americans, are recog- However this style of dress is not in the eastern nized for the contributions that they have made Speaks About the Industry or western tradition, but rather associated with to a society that often tells them they do not By AARON SIEGEL crossed the ethical line?” he asked. the Plains Indians in the mid-western part of exist. “The media enjoys making a celebrity and also North America. Hillel and the American Marketing enjoys breaking someone down,” he said citing Association chapter at Baruch College spon- that the media can over-analyze a person. sored a talk with world-renowned Public “Very often the media doesn’t land on the right Relations specialist Howard Rubenstein. He side of the truth.” spoke on the topic of public relations to the stu- Rubenstein also stressed that a loyal relation- dents about the state of worldwide communica- ship to all of the people who you network with tions on Thursday, December 4, 2003 in room can pay great dividends in the long run. 10-150 of the Vertical Campus. “Loyalty is important, and it is a great lesson Rubenstein, owner of Rubenstein Associates to learn as your career unfolds,” he said. Inc., employs over 200 employees and is ”Don’t turn your back on the people who have responsible for public relations for major firms been ethical.” such as the New York Yankees, Columbia His dealings over the past 30 years include University, CUNY and Silverstein Properties. handling publicity for real estate mogul Larry He has also been responsible for the publicity Silverstein, who bought the rights to the World for individuals such as Michael Jackson and Trade Center three weeks prior to the media mogul Rupert Murdoch. September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Rubenstein realized that his love was for pub- Silverstein noted that handling the aftermath lic relations, and pooled his backgrounds in involved handling the legal issues of terrorism- writing for his college newspaper and in law to mand death in lower Manhattan, as well as start working in the world of public relations. many other human relations aspects. He also At the time, the public relations industry was dealt with the Governor, Mayor and Federal looked down upon. Government. He insisted that ethical behavior is very impor- According to Rubenstein, being truthful is the tant in the world of public relations, and has set greatest key to success. °I like to analyze the guidelines about doing the right thing. “What is truth of a problem and go to the crux of the SUNY New Paltz Professor Laurence Hauptman spoke about the misconceptions of Native the right thing to do? What is ethical and has it issue,” he said. Americans. (Photo/ Karah Woodward) 4 THE TICKER NEWS DECEMBER 8, 2003

Accounting Students! Save up to $1,000 or more for CPA Review!

Please contact us for information on an affordable CPA Review program offering live classes with full- time CUNY professors.

Our classes are reasonably sized so your questions and concerns can receive our personal attention.

We use outstanding textbooks that organize and sim- plify the most complex topics.

All for a price substantially below the competition!

Let us send you a brochure:

Park Avenue CPA Review [email protected] PO Box 664, Chatham, NJ 07928 (800) 696-9526 THE TICKER NEWS DECEMBER 8, 2003 5 Organizations Pool Together For USGUSG ReporReportt Schoolwide Thanksgiving Lunch On Tuesday November 25, 2003 the Joseph reported that having the USG meeting Undergraduate Student Government (USG) broadcast on TVs around campus was not pos- By ANDRAE FREITAS The event had a large turnout as students held its twelfth meeting of the semester. sible. The main concerns for the USG newslet- began to wind down and prepare for a long- ter is its content, frequency, and how the USG On November 26, the eve of Thanksgiving, awaited break. The turnout was so great that the President’s Report will go about promoting it through ad cam- the Baruch community was treated to a turkey was polished off long before the event USG President Adrian Lovell announced that paigns. Thanksgiving Luncheon sponsored by Alpha ended. Baruch students lined up and patiently the club roundtable discussion that was sched- Phi Delta, Americans Promoting Democracy, waited to be served. In all, about 200 students uled for 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, SANDRÓ LEMBERG Hellenic Society, Hispanic Society, L.A.S.O, participated in the lunch. November 25 in room 14-220 was postponed, L.A.Y, New Generation, Theta Phi Gamma, “It was a great opportunity for Baruch stu- as the USG was not able to reserve that room. The Ticker and the Undergraduate Student dents to share in the spirit of Thanksgiving,” It will now be held in the USG conference room On Tuesday December 2, 2003 the Government. This event took place during club said USG Upper Senator Erica Soto. on Tuesday, December 2, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Undergraduate Student Government (USG) hours, Thursday between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 “It’s our little way of giving back to the entire Lovell has spoken to Machli Joseph, the held its thirteenth meeting of the semester. p.m. in the multipurpose room of the Vertical Baruch community,” added USG Upper Director of Athletic Facilities and Operations in Campus. Senator Kevin Baball. the Athletics and Recreation Center (ARC) President’s Report regarding the start of the men’s and women’s USG President Adrian Lovell introduced basketball season and increasing a campus feel James Murphy, the Associate Vice President for at Baruch. December 3 will be Fan Enrollment Services. Murphy proceeded to Appreciation Night as the basketball teams play answer questions from those in attendance that their first conference home games. The games were pertinent to Baruch students. Lovell will be played at ARC main gymnasium on the announced that USG members would set up B2 level of the Vertical Campus and will fea- tables and paint the faces of Baruch basketball ture free food, T-shirt giveaways and a raffle in fans before the Men’s Basketball game at 5:30 which the winner will get the opportunity to on Wednesday, December 3 as part of take a half court shot and get free textbooks for Basketball Fan Appreciation Night. a semester if they make the shot. The Director Vice President’s Report of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial USG Vice President Muhammad Iqbal report- Aid Services James Murphy is scheduled to be ed that he contacted Fred Rooney and Maria at the next USG meeting. He will address com- Toy, both of the CUNY Law Reserve. Rooney mon problems that students have at Baruch and apologized on behalf of the reserve for the can- will answer any relevant questions that the celed legal services, as it was their fault. Iqbal USG might have. negotiated the dates and times for the free legal Vice President’s Report services for the Spring 2003 semester. There USG Vice President Muhammad Iqbal report- will be 24 sessions, 12 focusing on general law, ed that he contacted Fred Rooney, the head of which will be held on Tuesdays, and 12 focus- the CUNY Law Reserve regarding the canceled ing on immigration law, which will be held on USG members Richard de la Cruz, Anthony Battle and Erica Soto serve Thanksgiving deli- free legal services that were provided by USG Wednesdays. Students should go to the Office cacies at a schoolwide luncheon on Thanksgiving Eve. (Photo/ Andrae Freitas) and Office of Student Life. Iqbal mentioned of Student Life to inquire about the session that there is a possibility that the students who times and they will be also be asked to evalu- had appointments to which lawyers did not ate the lawyers after each session. Sax In The City Performs in VC Lobby show up will get separate sessions with Treasurer’s Report lawyers. Otherwise all services are canceled for The last Board of Directors meeting of the By AARON SIEGEL continuation of a great series which will host the semester. semester will be held on Thursday, December two more concerts.” Treasurer’s Report 11. The Milt Hinton Jazz Perspectives series pre- Sax In The City, is a versatile New York City- USG has passed the line changes that consti- Evening and Part-Time Affairs sented the jazz group Sax In the City, who per- based saxophone quartet. They are comprised tuted more than 10 percent of the budget for the The USG coffee night event was good. formed in the lobby area of the Vertical Campus of four professional reed players including Don Chess Club, Shop of Style Club and the Baruch Legislative Affairs during club hours on Thursday, December 4. Rhyhard, Patrick Lombardo, and Michel Shokotan Karate Club. The University Student Senate is pushing the Uplifting the crowd with tunes such as “Santa Gohler, who met while playing in various Campus Affairs former resolution for former Baruch Professor is Coming to Town,” “New York New York,” Broadway musicals. There will be a Thanksgiving Luncheon on Doru Tsaganea their next meeting on Sunday, and “Ragtime,” the band played 40 pieces. The future concerts in the series include: The Wednesday, November 26, 12:30-2:30 p.m. in December 7. “The response from the audience: they were Ted Piltzecker Septet in the Vertical Campus the multipurpose room. Appeals very fitting for this time of year,” said Eugene Recital Hall on March 25, 2004, and The Academic Affairs USG has passed the Model United Nations Marlow, director of the Milt Hinton Jazz Roberta Piket Trio with Billy Higgins (also in Vice President of Academic Affairs Kevin appeal of $1000 for their Model United Nations Perspectives Series. “This concert made for the the Recital Hall). Baball reported that he met with Dean John conference. Elliott of the Zicklin School of Business and Old Business discussed student-faculty relationships, a better USG voted to co-sponsor ALPFA for $200 for mentorship program and having events where their Friday, December 5 event. all the heads of the various departments are New Business present. The club roundtable discussion earlier in the Appeals day was successful and USG is planning to USG has passed the Israeli Action have one every month during the next semester. Committee’s appeal of $20 for leadership There will be a Faculty Senate meeting during weekend. club hours on Thursday December 4, in room Old Business 14-220. The USG website is currently up and running and is in the process of being updated. The SANDRÓ LEMBERG Chair of the Promotional Committee Carl USG Holds First Club Roundtable Discussion of The Semester Sax in the City performed in the lobby of the Vertical Campus as part of the Milt Hinton Jazz By SANDRÓ LEMBERG what other clubs have planned and maybe col- Perspectives Series. (Photo/ Aaron Siegel) laborating with them. The radio station On Tuesday, December 2 from 12:30 – 2:30 offered to promote all club events and even p.m., the Undergraduate Student Government have DJs available for free, as long as WBMB Variety of Kosher Food To Be (USG) hosted the first club roundtable discus- can display their logo on the flier. Golden sion of the semester in USG conference room. Key and Shop of Style were thinking about Available in Spring Semester Representatives from Phi Beta Gamma, Shop having a dating game, and seeing if other of Style, WBMB (the Baruch College Radio clubs supported that idea. By SHAYA LUNZER the sandwiches were sold out by Tuesday after Station), Phi Eta Sigma, Golden Key Honour The USG, who moderated the forum, also being ordered a day before. Due to this high Society, the Hellenic Society, Intervarsity provided several suggestions and ideas to the For those Baruchians who can only eat demand by students and faculty at Baruch, the Christian Fellowship, Caribbean Students clubs. The USG was thinking of assigning Kosher food or even those that simply enjoy it, cafeteria will be increasing its order of sand- Association and the West Indian Culture club each of their 16 senators to about 10 clubs there is good news. Starting sometime next wiches. sat together with USG members and dis- each and have them act as a liaison and rep- semester, there will be a larger variety of In addition to the sandwiches and pastries, cussed ideas and concerns for next semester. resentative of those clubs in the USG. In addi- Kosher food available in the campus cafeteria. the cafeteria will be adding baked ziti, egg- According to USG president Adrian Lovell, This semester, after much waiting, Kosher plant parmasean and other italian specialties to tion, Vice President of Campus Affairs Erica the purpose of this forum was for the clubs sandwiches were finally made available to the cafeteria menu. Soto, suggested that clubs should combine to those that eat only Kosher food. Currently, The cafeteria, in conjunction with Hillel, and USG to exchange ideas and information, have events and not have too many competing there are only a few types of Kosher food will be sponsoring a Kosher Fest in the Spring address budget and other financial type of events at the same time. Lower Senator Carl available through Metropolitan food Services 2004 semester. Various caterers will be invited questions, and see how everyone can work Joseph reminded clubs that they would be in conjunction with Dairy Revue. They to the multi-purpose room to allow students to together. “I want to get the clubs to talk to allotted about two to three pages on the USG include: croissants, cherry danishes and sand- sample their menus. Afterwards, there will be each other,” said Lovell. “We have to get the website to list their officers and promote their wiches such as tomato and basil and grilled a survey that will give students the chance to vehicle of change moving. The USG needs events as well as have an e-mail address. The vegetables, among others. rate each caterer. Based on the results, one support, and if the USG does not see a con- USG plans to have these forums next semes- The croissants and danishes are ordered in caterer will be chosen to cater Kosher cuisine cern but you guys see it, then tell us.” ter at least once a month, and work more greater quantity than the sandwiches. through the cafeteria. Topics discussed at the forum ranged from closely with participants. Therefore, there have been many times that clubs promoting their own events to seeing 6 THE TICKER NEWS DECEMBER 8, 2003

Coming This

2004 Spring Email: [email protected] Tel: 646-312-4713 Advertisers wanted. THE TICKER FEATURES DECEMBER 8, 2003 7

Marcia Barran Authentic Italian Cuisine Awaits at Gente Jay-Z’s Club 40/40: Editor-in-Chief [email protected] By ANDRAE FREITAS spoke. When asked, the owner said that they 100 Percent Fun were instructed to avoid speaking as much as Sandró Lemberg “Gente” in both Spanish and Italian translates possible. This rule was implemented to allow By ADELITA LUNA Executive Editor* to “people”. Thus, it is no surprise that the the customers to have a dining experience with [email protected] owner of this restaurant chose to name his the least amount of distractions as possible. Since Jay Z’s sports bar/nightclub opened in establishment in this manner. Gente boasts a daily changing menu and a September, it has attracted a young, urban Andy Ray Wong Advertising Manager prix-fixe menu that is updated weekly. This crowd. His success as a hip-hop artist and fash- Gente is a restaurant that specializes in [email protected] authentic, and I stress authentic, Italian cuisine rotation is performed to please the regulars, of ion designer has tempted many to check out his and delicacies. According to Jay Mitchell, the which this establishment has quite a few. The new venture as nightclub owner. Aaron Siegel owner, all of the desserts, among Gente’s other bar is fully equipped to handle any occasion or Located at 6 West 25th Street in the Flatiron News Editor offerings, are made in Italy. Located at 153 East whim of customers. The food speaks for itself. District, 40/40 is all it’s hyped up to be. It is [email protected] 45th Street between Lexington Avenue and Choice ingredients such as tomatoes from appealing because of its distinctiveness as a Third Avenue, Gente stays true to its name by Capri and mozzarella made from buffalo curd sports bar, restaurant and club. Warm hostesses Leo Shvartsman paying special attention to its customers illustrate the consideration put into the prepara- contribute to an atmosphere that is chic, yet Features Editor through enhancing their “dining experience.” tion of the dishes at Gente. Every entrée is pre- cozy, without the unease of relations with the [email protected] Positioned in a prime business district and pared in the likeness of its Italian originators. entertainment industry. surrounded by various types of business institu- My personal recommendation is the lasagna, The menu consists of comfort foods such as Zaneta Reid tions, Gente’s patrons are quite diverse. The which was unlike anything I have ever had fried calamari, mini burgers and buffalo wings, Op-Ed Editor* [email protected] restaurant is also surrounded by several similar before. Gente also prepares their own freshly ranging in price from $12-$15. Alcoholic bev- establishments that also apparently serve the baked biscotti. I usually never eat biscotti but erages like the signature drink 40/40, a mixture Dimitrios Fragiskatos same Italian dishes. However, Gente’s appear- while dining there, I ate every last one. It was of Vodka and Godiva white liqueur, range in Arts Editor crisp and fresh as if it were right out of the price from $13-$15. ance and presentation of the food allow it to [email protected] stand out from the crowd. I have not tried the oven. The lower level is a bar and lounge with large television screens above it showcasing the food of all of the surrounding competitors, but Catering to a wider audience, Gente also Phillip Gong day’s sports. Each section of couches and tables after my experience, I refuse to believe that serves vegetarian dishes. I came with a guest Sports Editor has a television screen adjacent to it. Swinging Gente’s cuisine is a staple at local Italian restau- who was vegetarian in order to gain their per- [email protected] rants. spective. He was very impressed not only with leather chairs connected to cables hanging from The restaurant itself has a beautiful setting. the food but also the restaurant as a whole, giv- the ceilings are also seating options. Chi Ho Lee On the outside, the immediate surroundings are ing it rave reviews. The staircases leading to the upper level con- Webmaster very clean, and the streets aren’t bombarded If you’re thinking that such a place must be tain additional seating. Located above are the [email protected] with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. The interi- extremely pricey, think again. It is quite afford- bar, several VIP rooms and unisex restrooms. or of the restaurant is arranged to produce an ably priced and is worth every penny. For more If you are a fan of hip-hop, 40/40 will appeal Shanti Amalanathan earthy, calm atmosphere to guests enjoying info on Gente, visit their website at to you. Monday through Thursday before 1:00 Public Relations Manager their dining experience. The wooden floors go www.GenteNY.com. When you go there, don’t a.m., the club is less crowded. DJ Will spins old [email protected] hand-in-hand with the wooden furniture, and forget to ask Mitchell about his lasagna story, school R&B until midnight. Regardless of the the design of the bar imitates the appearance of and tell him that Andrae sent you. night of the week or weekend, there is no cover Christina Lee a wine cellar. The numerous paparazzi photos charge, although reservations are required. Business Manager [email protected] taken in the 1950s line the walls, adding to the There is also a minimum drink purchase. decor. Many of the famous individuals of that *Denotes acting era are perfectly captured in black and white. One of the most outstanding details I noticed TEAM TICKER while there was the gracious nature of owner. His impeccable “hostmanship” only added to Production the overall experience. While dining, I Marcia Barran, Sandró Lemberg, Andy Ray observed that Mitchell greeted and entertained Wong, Dimitrios Fragiskatos, Aaron Siegel, almost all, if not all his customers. The staff is Phillip Gong, Leo Shvartsman, Zaneta Reid, also unlike any other I have ever encountered. Vicky Lapy, Andrae Freitas, Shamiekah Bennett, Christina Lee, Amy Leung They were rather friendly and quite efficient, Gente provides a calm atmosphere for an A view of Jay-Z’s 40/40 from the inside. despite the fact that I dined during peak con- optimum dining experience. (Photo/ Copy Editors www.genteny.com) (Photo/ www.citysearch.com) sumer hours. I also noticed that the staff hardly Veronica Belitski, Claudia Martinez

Staff Adam Dayan, Andrae Freitas, Howard Liu, The Roving Reporter Salome Makharadze, Dan Marchione, Sime Marnika, Naota Nanadaba, Michael Polyak, Y ou think it. We write it. You read it. Franklyn Roa, Karah Woodward, Shan-San Wu It’s the Yuletide season once again so I had to do the cliché “If you had a Christmas wish” question. Actually, I think that it would be very interest- Contributors ing as long as I don’t get those fake “Miss Universe pageant” type answers. “I would wish for world peace and to stop world hunger,” blah, blah, Maria Bardina, Liana Fan, Emily Hernandez, blah. I want the real stuff -- the stuff selfish, greedy and honest people are made of. I would personally wish for that girl that I want so badly but Adelita Luna, Shaya Lunzer, Wayne Sneeden, seems to escape my reach. So Baruch, I know you won’t let me down. Until the next semester and happy holidays - Andraé Freitas. Levi Stolik, James Thompson

Question: Photography 1) If you could have one wish this holiday season, any wish at all, what would it be and why? Andrae Freitas, Zaneta Reid, Aaron Siegel, 2) How would you rate The Ticker’s performance this semester? Karah Woodward, Shan-San Wu, Aleksandr Yulevitch Daniel Slodynsky Al Green Di Vivian Jerome- The Ticker is published weekly by The Ticker Sophomore Senior McGuire editorial staff at: International Accounting Senior Marketing Mathematics One Bernard Baruch Way Suite 3-290 New York, NY 10010 1) To finish paying off my car loan. I’m tired of 1) I want a college degree, but realistically I 1) I want to save the whales because I worry All work except printing is done by Baruch giving the insurance and the car loan people would actually like a Ph.D because that’s my about the gel supply. Realistically, success with undergraduate students. All typed and signed money. goal for the future, and your level of education my enterprise or good grades or more speedos contributions and letters, accompanied by a disk, 2) Even though I took this semester off, I still reflects your socio-economical status, and that are welcome, and should be mailed to the above or a good love life. address (or E-mail address). Our office is open read The Ticker every chance I got. The Ticker would lead to financial stability. 2) Honestly, I’m glad that Aaron is no longer during regular school hours. Any display or has been doing a very good job in bringing the 2) It has improved in general. It’s much more Sports Editor, but actually The Ticker is a good advertising questions should be directed to the truth to the students. interesting. I prefer the cover stories, they are source of information. The only thing is that Advertising Manager at the above address or much more catchy. The Op-Eds are extremely they should have more upcoming events [email protected]. interesting. because when I read The Ticker, I see a lot of Please direct all inquiries to: events I would have liked to attend. [email protected] or you can reach us at Dwayne Allen Thomas (646) 312-4710 or (646) 312-4714 Jason Mah The Ticker welcomes comments and suggestions as well Senior as information about errors. Messages may be e-mailed Finance Sophomore Sin Hoi Liu to: [email protected]. Accounting Sophomore Undecided

1) I would wish that my sister-in-law was in perfect health so my brother wouldn’t worry so 1) I wish that my family and I could be more much. oriented. 1) Another ten wishes. Seriously, money. Why? 2) I thought it was excellent, especially the 2) I hardly ever read The Ticker so it would not That’s obvious, because I need it. Roving Reporter section. be fair to judge. 2) I don’t really read it and that’s the truth. 8 THE TICKER FEATURES DECEMBER 8, 2003 THE TICKER OP-ED DECEMBER 8, 2003 9 To Party or Study: The The Curse of Being an Introvert MARIA BARDINA Quintissential College Question Stereotypes and prejudices are some things out it really worked. that come as a given with the human culture. When I started to warm up to the people in EMILY HERNANDEZ Sometimes, it seems like it is not even about our graduating class, some freshman year, Sometimes I am faced with tough life deci- fessors that start every sentence with “right the individual anymore. Whatever the catego- some senior, they all told me the same thing. sions: Should I party or study? Should I do my after WWII”? or that constantly say “just fol- ry or the subcategory, it is that a person belongs They said that they were afraid to come up to calculus homework or sleep a little more? low the book”(I mean, if I just have to follow to that is how that person is viewed and me, because I looked like I would go straight Should I study for my midterm or pass by the the book, then why the hell am I paying to judged. for their throat. cafeteria and eat something, although I’m not come to this class in the first place?) I refuse to Being of no exception myself, I have fallen Secretly, I was very flattered, and I still use victim to this as well. I am a very private per- my “secret weapon” today. Not when I social- even hungry? believe that this is it!! son, and I find that being by myself is a great ize of course, I have learned my lesson, but at I am proud to say that this semester I have So I asked myself the other day: Is this real- pleasure. Because of this, I very often do times that call for it. When I walk down the almost always done the right thing: Study. But ly worth it? Are we all (students that study things alone, or prefer staying in an empty street, for some reason those annoying pro- as I sit in the 5th floor of the library next to Mr. hard) not going to maybe wake up one day with house instead of going out with my friends. moters never stop me. Nerd and Ms. I-know-it-all, I sometimes see a lot of money, but realizing that the years we This leads people to form all sorts of conclu- Because at times I would rather stay at home, my supposed college-crazy-party-years waving could have partied, socialized and just be free sions about me and we all know where the and peacefully enjoy my company, it’s a plea- at me saying “Bye, sucker.” and wild were interrupted by 45 midterms, 40 assuming gets us. sure to be with an intelligent person, don’t you I mean, these are supposed to be the best finals, 20 presentations, 10 projects and endless One of the most popular opinions that I found agree? I get labeled as a “sad” individual, who years of our life so why the hell are we not get- papers? out about myself is that I am a stuck-up person has nothing better to do on a free night. ting drunk every weekend. Why? Answer me! At the same time, we all know the other that thinks she is too good to speak to anyone. That of course is formed from the previous Why do I go to study Saturday nights to the extreme. We all know at least one of those I can’t exactly say that I blame anyone for speculations that I have no friends because I thinking that. Not because it is true, but am chronically pissed and stuck-up. Well, truth library and only to find out that there are actu- types of students that come to you every because I could see where they get the idea. be told, no one is a gem, and sometimes it is ally other students there? Studying, In the Monday with a partying story from the week- When I am alone with my thoughts, my mind better to listen to your cat purr, than to sit library! SATURDAY NIGHTS!! end before. The type that has only gotten an 89 tends to wander. It can usually be found very through a grueling tale from your girlfriend To top it off, the other day this 50-something- in a exam when he managed to cheat off some- far away, so there is no telling what kind of about what a jackass her boyfriend is, over a year-old man commented to me that the best one and that always aims for the ultimate goal expression I have on my face. drink, of course, and with music in the back- years of his life were college years. And I of a C+. We all know this is not the best way Also, when I am in one of my silent sessions- ground. I have to put up with a lot of that on a stared at him confused, thinking, “Really? You to go through college, but maybe it is close to I like to have a little dialogue with myself; it daily basis, on the phone; I don’t need a sequel are kidding me, right?” You mean to tell me it. helps me think - it is hard to pay attention to the to that on a Saturday night. that this is it? Are these supposed to be the best Finally, I want to say that I’m probably exag- happenings of the outside world. Am I right or am I right? I shouldn’t be ask- moments of my life, these? gerating a little, I mean, I do have fun here and There have been many cases when my ing that; this is about my opinion, not the read- acquaintances said “Hi,” to me, and I just ers. The moments that I spend in the library being there, but the point I was trying to establish is walked on by. That might have something to It is quite easy to see how a bad opinion could annoyed at disrespectful students that don’t “I refuse to believe this is it.” And if so, if do with my not wearing my glasses, and simply be formed about anyone. There are easy tar- know how to shut up in a LIBRARY and have these are the best years of our lives, please not seeing anyone as well. Both are very com- gets, however (which I won’t go into; other- the audacity to get mad when I tell them to allow me to say : life sucks! I also wrote this mon reasons, but this story is not about my wise I will turn into one of the people that I was make silence (I guess I’m the one that doesn’t op-ed to see if there are other Baruchians con- being blind; I’ll talk about that later. just bashing), and then there are very unlikely know what a Library is for)? cerned about this matter or if I’m just thinking Another example of a bad analysis of myself ones. So this is really it? The 15 minutes of wait- too much (which I usually do). So please write is that some folks think that I am an angry per- Who would have thought that an introvert is ing for an elevator? And the extra 15 minutes back to The Ticker with your comments or son. Simply because a “dialogue” went badly going to be criticized? I belong to numerous (when I’m finally in) waiting for the doors to thoughts. in my head, or I thought of something unpleas- other groups as well, and they get plenty of shut off because other students consistently If you don’t have time during the day, just ant—it all seems to surface in a grimace on my assuming done about them, too. keep coming in right when it’s about to? write the article in class because everything is face. I just thought that I would like to share my Freshman year in my high school, I felt ner- outrage about this particular example. The two hours of listening to 70-year-old pro- in the book anyways. Really, it is. vous and threatened, so I always walked Examples are the spice of life, and I hope you around with a don’t-mess-with-me look. Turns have a glass of water handy. Message to the Sheep, Come to Call JAMES THOMPSON As introductions go, especially relative to this ings and meetings have left me with a tremen- type of contention, brevity seems to invite only dous sense of responsibility and focus to a task. apathy, for cause and for presenter. So, in the No matter what difficulties may arise, I fulfill spirit of superfluous description, allow me to every duty as my advisors (in this case, you, officially throw my proverbial hat into the ring the people) see fit. I know what it takes and by announcing my inclusion in the running for possess every quality necessary to epitomize Master of the Universe through a detailed the ideals, functions, and concerns of each and explanation of my apposite experiences and every Baruch student. background, as they relate to my ample abili- Finally, as a devout born-again devotee to the ties to adequately represent each and every one Opus Dei, I have the ultimate support and gov- of you. ernance sustaining my very being and actualiz- As a recovering heroin addict, I have been ing every fiber of my conviction. Our Lord fortunate enough to have learned how to cope Jesus Christ epitomizes (I purposely use a pre- with difficulty and trying ordeal, as well as sent-tense predicate here to convey the univer- draw strength from my own personal convic- sality and presence of Jesus Christ in our lives, tion, knowing that through my efforts and the even today) the very essence of a passionate enormously encouraging network of doctors, leader- passionate, strong and concerned for social workers and nurses to whom I owe my the needs and happiness of every one of his life, I have become keen and dedicated enough followers. Drawing from his teachings and to overcome any obstacle, no matter how triv- example, I can utilize my care and fervor to ial or titanic. best serve the aspirations and wishes of my My brief, yet reflective tenure in one of this herd. The Lord is our Shepherd, and we, His great state’s penitentiaries, has given me the sheep- ruminate on His message, and conclude raw determination to demonstrate just how that I, James P. Thompson, am best-suited to important the mission and well-being of a guide the Way. cause is. My subsequent monthly parole hear- Ticking Question

Do you think you have what it takes to run for Master of the Universe?

Is Baruch filled with a bunch of nerds who don’t know the meaning of having fun?

Are sorority girls really ditzy airheads?

Are we all going to face the wrath of a mandatory draft?

Feeling angry, feeling mad, turn it into an op-ed and REPLY!

Send your responses to: [email protected] KILLER EDUCATION

LIANA FAN Dear Adam, Many people are surprised that there are as much about the sororities available in this I have had the misfortune/pleasure of having a certain male dominate my mind (and heart) sororities in Baruch because we don’t even school as possible. At that time, there were my entire college career. We met the first semester of freshman year and have seen each other have a campus. A lot of times, they sound like three sororities and I met sisters from all of sporadically each successive semester. We started out as friends but now I realize that he is my sophomore Jon Grimes, who commented, them. Kappa Phi Lambda was most welcoming one true love, my knight in shining armor, my "Dawson” if you will. It seems, however, that to “There are sororities in this school?” Basically, to me. All the sisters were so friendly and they him I am a mere passerby in his too-hot-for-basic-cable life. What can I do to win his love? the sororities and fraternities just try to do as really seemed to care and were genuinely inter- much as they can to get by. There are actually ested in me. I felt most comfortable with them a lot of fraternities and sororities in CUNY. In as well. Lustin'-for-his-love Baruch, we already have quite a few. When I went to the rush event to find out Dear Lustin-for-his-love, Something else that people question me about the sorority, they mentioned the hazing My first impression of your letter: Fatal Attraction meets Crush. You need to cool your jets a about is if a sorority on a traditional campus is issue that I was so nervous about. Kappa Phi little bit, otherwise you're going to come off as the stalker type. From what I understand, this different than one in a commuter school. My Lambda is a sorority that does not haze. I was sorority has chapters in other schools and our relieved and I was even more curious about guy hardly knows that you're alive yet you are already thinking about what you want to do with chapter operates relatively similar to how they joining. I have a lot of feminist ideas. I think him when you get him alone in the bedroom. There's something to be said for not seeming des- operate. In fact, we try to do things better just that males really dominate a lot of society and perate; please control your emotions. The good part is that you guys started off as friends and to make sure that everyone is aware that we women frequently let them because that is aren’t a joke. what is expected of them. Because of that now you realize that it's that much more. You have something to work with and as long as you In schools with campuses, such as Cornell or women aren’t really able to think for them- don’t scare him off, you're golden. But understand that you're on dangerous ground because if Stony Brook University, a lot of the students selves or do what they want. When women he senses infatuation, he’s heading for the door. are in sororities or fraternities. A lot of distin- support each other, however, we bring each Adam guished people such as politicians, actors and other up. That is what happened when I joined actresses were in sororities and fraternities. this sorority. I felt stronger knowing that I Have a problem? Tell Adam. Just because we are in Baruch doesn’t mean have, in a way, more than 500 sisters support- that students should feel deprived of a “Greek ing me. It also impressed me that this sorority E-mail him at: [email protected]. Keep it anonymous. life” or that we just don’t have fraternities or is so huge. We were first established in sororities for people to join. Binghamton in 1995; that means we are rela- I have only been a sister of my sorority, tively new and we grew quickly. It is because Kappa Phi Lambda, for a short time. However, what this sorority stands for has been impres- it has been one of the greatest experiences I’ve sive for many women. had. I have gained a tremendous amount of Now, let me tell you a little about what Kappa Got something to say? self-confidence. I have always been outgoing Phi Lambda is about. As opposed to a social but I’ve learned to be more respectful of peo- sorority where it is mainly about partying, we ple and more humble. I learned so many life are a cultural sorority, focusing mainly on lessons from my short time in the sorority. Asian culture. Someone who isn’t Asian can Send your submissions to the Op-Ed Editor at I have wanted to join a sorority since I knew also join. But the sorority is an Asian-interest what a sorority was because I knew this kind of sorority, however. organization would be good for me. I was also We give cultural workshops, do community curious about all the secrecy. I was a little ner- service, fundraise, do philanthropy and have [email protected] vous about the rumors regarding hazing and events for sisters to participate in. We also have sororities but my curiosity was really strong. parties once in a while. So, once I came to Baruch, I tried to find out

The opinions expressed on the Op-Ed pages are those of the individual writers, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of The Ticker editorial staff. The Ticker accepts only typewritten and signed opinion pieces of no more than 750 words from Baruch College students. Publication of Op-Ed articles is contingent upon an editorial board vote. Letters must be no more that 350 words, typewritten and signed. Unsigned letters will not be published. However, when appropriate, names will be withheld upon request. Writers should provide day and evening telephone numbers. All submissions are subject to editing for space and clarity. Address all opinion pieces and letters to the Op-Eds editor. THE TICKER OP-ED DECEMBER 8, 2003 11 The Joke is No Longer Funny Solving a Crisis in Georgia: What’s Next? WAYNE SNEEDEN Our professors have joked about it. We joke the national defense and homeland security, SALOME MAKHARADZE about it with our friends. But it’s just a joke, a and for other purposes.” These “other purpos- Two years ago I published an article in The Driving around Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, relic from the “bad old days.” The draft is gone es” remain unclear, but are dictated by whatev- Ticker about my country – Georgia, former one could pinpoint marvelous mansions that forever, isn’t it? Think again. er the president deems appropriate. This is the Soviet Union. As an International student, I belonged to the members of Shevardnadze Become acquainted with the Universal same president who dodged the draft years ago. was puzzled by the fact that many people in the family and didn’t fit into the somber scenery of National Service Act of 2003, H.R. 163, intro- But I digress. US confused my country either with the a Post Soviet Union developing state. duced on January 7, 2003. This act, can be H.R. 163 also teams with its sister bill, S. 89. Southern State in the USA or the part of Russia. Shevardnadze had about a year to remain in found on the website of the U.S. Congress at These are two separate bills, written with the My article was a way of trying to clarify such a office. The rumors had spread that the consti- (http://www.congress.gov). exact same lingo. The difference? One sits confusion. I wrote about Georgia’s history, its tution will be changed to allow the President This act as seen on the website states: with the House, the other with the Senate. political and economic system in the past and run for the third term. When the President’s Universal National Service Act of 2003 Forget your dreams of attending college, get- the present. I mentioned President Eduard party once again won the parliamentary elec- Title: A bill to provide for the common ting a job and then developing a career and Shevardnadze, the head of the state after the tions this November, the opposition supported defense by requiring that all young persons in starting a family. All of these plans can be civil war of 1991-92 and noted his seeming by the Georgian people rose against the United States, including women, perform a severely disrupted, if not irrevocably changed endeavors to establish the principles of democ- Shevardnadze, blaming him and his allies in period of military service or a period of civilian by this mandatory government service. racy in Georgia’s governance. fraud. For a couple of days the crowds of peo- service in furtherance of the national defense When will this happen? Both bills are on the Today, two years afterwards, I’m writing ple from all over Georgia were demonstrating, and homeland security, and for other purposes. floor of the Congress, waiting to be picked up about Georgia again, but this time to reflect on but engaging in the civil discourse rather than It declares that it is the obligation of every and voted on. It is unlikely that we will see the current crisis in the country – the fraudulent using violence. Finally, on November 23rd, St U.S. citizen, and every other person residing in this before the election in 2004. No president elections, the public demonstrations, the resig- George’s day, the national holiday in Georgia, the United States, between the ages of 18 and seriously seeking reelection would dare try to nation of the President Shevardnadze and the the opposition entered the parliamentary build- 26 to perform a two-year period of national ser- impose a mandatory draft and military service. uncertainty that lies ahead. ing and Shevardnadze resigned. vice, unless exempted, either as a member of an However, once Bush ends up with a second For the first time in many years, Georgia has Such kind of a transformation took place active or reserve component of the armed term, he is basically free to do anything he been in the headlines of daily news and has without any bloodshed. The Georgian army forces or in a civilian capacity that promotes wants. Look for this in 2005, according to the been under scrutiny of such major newspapers and police didn’t even resist the people at the national defense. Requires induction into Selective Service System fiscal year 2004 plan and magazines such as The New York Times, entrance to the parliament. “This is the best national service by the President. Sets forth (sss.gov/perfplan_fy2004.html). Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, The thing that could ever happen to this country,” provisions governing: (1) induction defer- President Bush is spending $28 million (see Economist, etc. For a better understanding the exclaimed my father, a movie director and a ments, postponements, and exemptions, plans 1-3 at the above website for dollar current havoc and transformation in my coun- journalist, who joined the national celebration including exemption of a conscientious objec- amounts) to have the Selective Service system try, some historical background is needed. in the streets of Tbilisi after the resignation of tor from military service that includes combat- ready to report to him on March 31, 2005, and Georgia is an ancient country of about 3000 the President. “This reminds me of the velvet ant training; and (2) discharge following then to have the system ready for activation years old. It is located in the Caucasus by the revolution that took place in Czechoslovakia in national service. Amends the Military Selective within 75 days. This would make the approxi- Black Sea, and is bordered by Russia in the 1989. The victorious sentiment of the Georgian Service Act to authorize the military registra- mated date of the return of the draft June 15, North, Armenia, Turkey and Azerbaijan in the people is extraordinary!” tion of females. 2005. All of these numbers can be figured out South. The first records about Georgia as an Pro-Shevardnadze people held many high Let’s take a look at the contentions in this bill by reading the above link. independent state are found as early as in the positions in various sectors of the country. for a moment. First, we notice that it becomes Keep in mind, those of you who are ready to ancient Greek myth about the Argonauts. Many of them had to leave after the President the “obligation” of every person in the United become conscientious objectors, that the world Jason, the head of the ship of Argo, sailed to had resigned. The current office of the States between 18 and 26 to serve two years in is a vastly different place than it was during the Western Georgia (Kolchi) to obtain the Golden President of the State University of Tbilisi is the military. “Obligation,” means no choice in last draft. Applicants will be scrutinized more Fleece – the symbol of power and prosperity - still highly controversial, since he has been the the matter. In addition, the Military Selective closely than ever. Those counting on student from Georgia’s king Ayet. Jason fell in love head of the second most corrupted institution in Service Act is amended to include women. It deferments to keep themselves out of the draft with the king’s daughter, Medea, who conse- Georgia after the police, according to the data would appear that this also extends to non-citi- will be disappointed to find that that is no quently helped the Greek fellow steal the collected by the census of internal affairs in the zens and immigrants, based on the phrase, longer guaranteed. And don’t even think about Golden Fleece and escaped with him. country. “every other person residing in the United running to Canada. Entry into Canada is With a population of 5 million people, The opposition that lead such a vital change States.” exceptionally difficult, with all visitors being Georgia is an orthodox Christian country. in Georgia’s history consists of three key mem- Exemptions do apply, however, like those heavily questioned before entry is allowed, Christianity was adopted in Georgia in the 337 bers: Mikhail Saakashvili, former minister of considered “conscientious objectors.” combined with the agreement between Canada AD and has been a state religion ever since. justice, who has his law degree from Columbia Conscientious objectors are not necessarily and the U.S. to expedite return of those wanted The language spoken in my country is Law School. Nino Burdzhanadze, the former exempt from the draft. People who refuse to by the U.S. Georgian, which belongs to a family of chairman of the parliament, who has assumed fight or fire a weapon are instead placed in non- Ladies and gentlemen, this is no joke. This is Caucasian languages. The Georgian alphabet is the duties of the President until the presidential combat stations of the military. Others who not the mindless rambling of a paranoid con- one of 14 unique alphabets in the world togeth- elections take place on January 5th; and Zurab refuse to be in anything military-related for spiracy theorist. You think I’m f***ing with er with Hebrew, Japanese, Greek, Armenian, Zhvania, the head of the parliament before moral or ethical reasons, according the you? I am not f***ing with you. Mongolian, etc. Mrs. Burdzhanadze. Selective Service System 2004 website This sucks, I don’t want to be forced to serve. The history of Georgia has been extremely In my opinion,. The united opposition has (sss.gov/FSconsobj.htm), would be placed in Then speak up. Become informed. Tell your tumultuous – perpetual conquests from major already named Mr Saakashvili as the presiden- “Alternate Service” areas specializing in “con- friends, who will fall into the age range of 18- conquerors – Romans, Persians, Arabs, tial candidate for the upcoming elections. In servation, caring for the very young or very 26. Talk to your local congress people. Hold Mongols, Turks – frequently impeded my opinion, however, Nino Burdzhanadze old, education or health care” for the same 24 peaceful rallies. If you don’t want this, take Georgia’s development and expansion. On the seems to best fit the role of a President among month (two year) period. action to stop it now, before it is too late. other hand, these conquests helped shape the three of the candidates. She has been a very There is also the ominous phrase in the act Georgia’s culture as something very distinc- effective Chairperson of the parliament, has a that speaks of drafting for “…furtherance of tive, as a fascinating combination of Eastern law degree and pro-western values. and Western civilizations, values and ways of A vital contribution in this transformation life. must be also credited to ENOUGH – a move- In 1921, Georgia was one of the last states to ment comprised mainly of the University stu- become a part of the Soviet Union. After being dents. Sponsored by the Open Society Soros under the Communist rule for more than 70 Foundation, these people spread flyers, wrote years, Georgia finally broke off in 1991. The fists and ENOUGH on the walls and pave- country found itself in the midst of a civil war ments in Georgia, and helped spark the between the allies and the opponents of a antigovernmental sentiment in the public. newly elected President Zviad Gamsahurdia. No matter who wins the upcoming elections, After the war finally ended in favor of the the task that lies in front of a future president is opposition, a new government took over. a challenge to run a major strategic point and Headed by Eduard Shevardnadze, the former the interest area of both USA and Russia. The foreign minister of the USSR, the man who US has recently undertaken a training program played a vital role breaking down of the Berlin for the Georgian troops. One of the major inter- Wall, Georgia became one of the first post- ests of the US is the oil pipeline that is being Soviet Union countries to be headed toward the built from the Caspian Sea to Turkey running West. People believed in the President, the through Georgia. The main concern of Russia West supported him, while the rivalry states is having its neighboring country under its own feared such a development. influence. The relationship between Russia Surprisingly enough, Shevardnadze didn’t and Georgia in regards to the conflict in meet the high expectations set onto him. Chechnya (Russia has frequently accusedthe Although the President excelled on internation- Georgian government in harboring the al arena, earning Georgia a membership in such Chechen terrorists on its soil) also plays a vital major organizations as the UN, European role in Russia’s position toward the upcoming Council, and others, he pulled the country into developments in Georgian affairs. the den of corruption, economic and social There is much at stake in Georgia. No matter problems, such as high rates of unemployment, what happens next, I believe that the peaceful lack of electricity and central heating, etc. resolution of the crisis that we all witnessed so Much of the Western aid received by Georgia far speaks highly about Georgia’s transforma- for the past decade (only $1.4 billion from the tion into a truly Democratic state. JUST A FLY ON THE WALL US government), didn’t get a proper usage.

At Baruch, we’ve always held our William and Anita Newman Library in high regard. But we’re not the only ones. Recently it was honored with the distinguished ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award for the top college library in America. We owe this recognition to our library staff, which has found innovative ways to support the diversity of cultures, languages, and perspectives of our students. With a library this prestigious, it’s no wonder our students graduate with a world-class education.

This ad is part of the Baruch College image campaign created by the agency Della Femina Rothschild Jeary and Partners. Since April 2003, it has appeared repeatedly in several major publications, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Crain’s New York Business, and Noticias Del Mundo. THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 8, 2003 13

While Their Peers Beg For Mercy, Honey Is Not Their Fans Beg For More So Sweet By ANDRAE FREITAS best track on the album), Lloyd Banks has very Smell P****” is a love song, Yayo always By VAUGHN VERZO memorable and catchy lines. keeps it “gangster.” Finally, Beg For Mercy, the patiently awaited Tony Yayo only made a contribution on two This album definitely gets the same rating as Honey is the perfect name for such a beauti- G-Unit album is here and all fans of 50 Cent tracks, both of which are hilarious. A true G- 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Trying. If you loved ful girl. It’s just sad that her beauty is the only and the G-Unit will agree that it was well worth Unit fan knows Yayo, his story, and how he was that album you will definitely enjoy Beg for thing the movie has going for itself. Jessica the wait. robbed of glory when he was sentenced to two Mercy. I would even go as far as to say it is as Alba (Dark Angel, Never Been Kissed) plays Performers on the Shady/Aftermath/Interscope years for drug possession. Even though his good as the “you know what color” album; the the role of a young dance teacher, aspiring to be label have compiled an array of 18 songs, all of lyrics are somewhat recycled, (because he was alleged final installment by the best in the rap a famous choreographer in this textbook “rags which appeal to a wide array of hip-hop fans. incarcerated at the time of production), he still game, Jay-Z. to riches” movie. There were many cameos by a few of today’s There are a few sentimental/love songs for the has an incredible flow. He is featured on the G-Unit doesn’t provide kids with the best popular recording artists and many small roles ladies; a few more that advertise “stunting” and tracks, “Groupie Love,” a love song about influences or aspirations, but they are still very by other actors like Mekhi Phifer, Joy Bryant, groupies, and “I Smell P****,” a song about a entertaining. All in all, G-Unit’s Beg for Mercy the perks of being an entertainer; and the famil- and Lil Romeo. The movie itself was too pre- iar songs about guns and getting shot which “birdbrain” he fell for. Despite the fact that “I is an album that is worth owning. dictable. It was just like any “Cinderella” many have come to expect from 50 Cent. themed movie, in which the lead character has Simply put, this album is well constructed. something great happen to them and has it As a matter of fact, all of the tracks are hot. The taken away, with a touch of the popular “do the only track that I would consider to be mediocre right thing” lesson. is the fourth one, entitled “I’m so Hood,” which The first words that came out of Honey would is a solo effort by 50 Cent himself, the man have made anyone want to walk right out of the whose ambitious efforts have helped bring G- theatre. In fact, a lot of the words said in the Unit into the rap game. The track isn’t bad at movie were too cliché for anyone to take seri- all, but it falls short in comparison to the rest of ously. It isn’t that the people in the movie can’t the tracks on the album. act; on the contrary, the acting is great. The Everyone that doubted Young Buck’s abilities choice of words by the script writers are extremely poor at times, taking the audience out before, can now put their doubts to rest as he of the mood. But, the story itself gets too boring has stepped up to the plate and has given an because it is too predictable. Mekhi Phifer and exceptional performance. To me at least, south- Joy Bryant’s characters are important and effec- ern rap is amusing and has never been taken tive for the time they last, but their characters seriuosly. Young Buck’s style sems to fit the G- aren’t around long enough for anyone to Unit image, yet he inserts his own southen flair. remember their names. The rest of the support- He makes his presence felt with on-par rhymes ing cast also had small roles that makes the that sometimes exceed his gifted counterparts. movie seem sloppy. The point is that no other His solo on the album, “Footsteps,” is great; it names should even be on the poster except for flows like an old-fashioned spiritual but is Jessica Alba. laced with nice beats. The song takes on a form The only thing different between this movie of its own even though it is based on an actual, and other teen based movies is the whole dance old, southern spiritual. culture, but not even that was anything new Lloyd Banks, the P.I.M.P. G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R., since this theme was already explored in Save fulfilled his role as the lyrical genius that many the Last Dance. Simply put, the only things that have come to respect. On every track he per- saved this movie was the appearance of a little boy who admired Honey, Mekhi Phifer’s performed on, he was almost always the best. formance, and Jessica Alba’s incredible beauty. Everyone has their performance, but the fact is, As bad as the script was, these actors still made Bank’s flow is nice and his lyrics are genuine it enjoyable and I would watch it again, only and ingenious. When it comes to hooks, G-Unit consists of (from left to right) Lloyd Banks, 50 Cent and Young Buck. Not featured is this time with ear plugs. notably the one in “My Buddy,” (possibly the Tony Yayo, who was incarcerated until recently. (Photo/ Interscope Records) With 7, Enrique Iglesias Keeps The Movies.com College Critics The Hits Coming Again and Again Association Announces 2003 Picks By PHILLIP GONG entitled “Addicted.” This song is great North Hollywood, Calif. – December 1, 2003 Mystic River because the lyrics are powerful and touches Movies.com (www.movies.com), a leading site Best Movie that Nobody Saw: Raising Victor When one thinks about famous male Latin the soul like many of Enrique’s previous for movie fans offering movie reviews, trailers Vargas singers the first few names that come to smash hits. In this song, Iglesias expresses and local show times to assist with making the Best On-Screen Chemistry: Bill Murray and mind are Chayanne, Alexandre Pires and of his pain and his fear of losing his lover. He right choice on movie night, today announced Scarlett Johansson course, Cristian Castro. After these three claims he is out of control and addicted. She the winners of the first annual College Critics’ Best Sci-fi Film: Alien: The Director’s Cut names the next one to pop up is Enrique is the only one that keeps him from dying. Picks. Best Soundtrack: Lost In Translation Iglesias. Like Enrique’s previous hits, “Addicted” is “We formed The College Critics Association Best Sports Movie: Seabiscuit Enrique Iglesias has produced many hits in sure to rise to the top of the charts very soon. in an effort to give a collective voice to young Most Anticipated Holiday Release: Lord of the his six albums, each one reaching platinum The Spanish version of the song, “Adicto” budding college film critics across the U.S.,” Rings: Return of the King status except for one. His English songs like has already been proving to be a huge suc- said Dan Sherlock, vice president of Most Realistic Portrayal of the Lives of 20- “Hero,” “Be With You,” and “Rhythm cess in the Latin community. Every time I Movies.com. “Their voice, as heard through somethings:Old School Divine” have become instant hits. Similarly, turn on the radio to Amor 93.1 F.M., the song the inaugural College Critics’ Picks, represents Movie Most Likely to End Up in a College Iglesias’s Spanish hits like “Esperanza,” is being requested and played. The theme of an important and influential group of film crit- Curriculum: American Splendor “Quizas,” and “Para Que La Vida” have all “Adicto” is almost identical to “Para Que La ics and movie goers.” Movie People Will Still Be Watching in 10 made it to Number One Latin Single in the Vida,” from Iglesias’s last album Quizas. The College Critics’ Picks 2003 poll was con- Years: Finding Nemo U.S. In “Adicto,” Enrique sings “Sin tenerte…. ducted by the College Critics Association Movie That Most Stands for the CCA The hits have not stopped for Iglesias y se que es major morir.” Other memorable (CCA), an organization sponsored by Generation: Lost In Translation though. His latest album, 7, is sure to be lines in the song include, “Vivo en un abis- Movies.com with critics representing nearly Sexiest Movie: Swimming Pool another successful album to add to his grow- mo, entre el cielo y el dolor/ Rogando que tu 100 colleges and universities across the U.S. Worst Movie: Gigli ing list of albums to go platinum. amor me libere. Like “Para Que La Vida,” The CCA was founded this fall as a commu- The songs on Iglesias’s new CD may be too the lines in “Adicto” represent the emptiness nity for promising young entertainment critics upbeat, but after listening to it a few times, one feels when they their lover is not at their nationwide, providing opportunities to recog- the beats start to grow on you. You may even side. In “Para Que La Vida,” he is obsessed nize outstanding talent, build a collective voice, find yourself bobbing your head to the fast in being alongside his lover; in “Adicto,” he and connect with other critics though innova- paced rhythms. becomes addicted to her and needs her love tive events and educational programming. This album is unique compared to Iglesias’ to free him. College Critics are invited to go to www.col- other albums in that there is a substantial The pain and suffering that comes from a legecritics.com/registration to register and be rock/dance influence on this album. The man’s dependency on his female companion part of this exciting, new community. tracks “Break Me, Shake Me” and “The Way is clearly conveyed and felt in “Adicto.” The Registration is free. You Touch Me” are a combination of both chorus in the song may be slightly overused, genres. “Be Yourself,” “California Calling,” but it does not hurt the quality of the song 2003 College Critics’ Picks are (alphabetical by “Free,” and “You Rock Me” all provide pal- since the chorus is so meaningful. category): pable delights to the ears of those who enjoy Although I feel that songs such as “Quiero pop music. Perderme En Tu Cuerpo” by David Bisbal Best Foreign Film: Whale Rider Yet, the best part of the album comes from and “No Hace Falta” by Cristian Castro are Best Horror Film: 28 Days Later the slower tempo ballads. Track three, “Say better Latin songs at this moment, Enrique Best Leading Female Performance: Scarlett It,” is an impressive song that is about a cou- Iglesias’s “Adicto” will sure get listeners Johansson, Lost In Translation addicted and hooked to his “nuevo exito.” Guess who got the worst movie award. ple potentially about to break up. The first Best Leading Male Performance: Sean Penn, (Photo/ www.idmb.com) single to be released from 7, is track five 14 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 8, 2003

Arc the Lad, a Series Following Elk Not Arc The Action Packed By JINTO HYDE Series, Scryed

Title: Arc the Lad: Complete Collection Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Running time: 650 minutes Rated: 15+ Distributor: ADV Films

An airship, its crew and passengers are en route to a celebration, when the ship is sudden- Kazuma the Treasoner. ly hijacked mid-flight. A band of bounty (Photo/ TOKYOPOP Inc.) hunters are dispatched to rescue the airship and By NAOTA NANADABA its passengers. One of the hunters is a teenage boy named Elk, who has a very special power. Title: Scryed vol. 1-5 (of 5) He is able to communicate with the spirit of Genre: Sci-Fi/Action Fire and thus can summon fire with often Story: Yosuke Kuroda explosive results. Art: Yasunari Toda During the rescue, Elk comes across several Elk the main character of Arc the Lad (Photo/ ADV Films) Rated: 16+ desiccated corpses, and a young girl named for Elk as he comes to grip with his memories be found in video games rather than onscreen. Distributor: TOKYOPOP Inc. Lieza who has the ability to communicate with of his tragic childhood, the responsibility laid Although the series is titled Arc the Lad, the monsters, namely her wolf-like companion upon him by the Fire Spirits and his increasing character Arc is not the central figure. He is The Yokohama region was once a thriving Pandit. Although intrigued by her mysterious feelings for Lieza. sort of a necessity in order to help move the area in Japan, until a seismic phenomenon ability, Elk continues with his mission and dis- The world of Arc the Lad is set in sort of a story along since the main characters are actu- devastated the land separating it from the covers the perpetrator of the hijacking is a Final Fantasy- like setting in which there is a ally Elk and Lieza. This would explain why mainland. 22 years later the island, now called human/monster hybrid called a “chimera.” mixture of technology and magic. There are air- Arc's personality isn't well developed since the Lost Ground, is literally separated into two Elk's battle with the chimera is interrupted by ships, tanks, genetically enhanced monsters, as although he is supposed to be the "hero of the sections by a giant wall. Inside the wall is a the arrival of a band of men from a secret well as samurai, magic wielders and a magical spirits", he is quite boring. Elk and Lieza are thriving city trying to rebuild itself and outside organization called White House which is try- doomsday device. This type of setting is not more interesting characters since they have is a lawless area that is ruled by superhumans ing to cover up the existence of the chimera and unusual since this series is based upon a popu- similar tragic backgrounds in which they both known as alters. After the phenomenon two recapture Lieza. Elk knows about White House lar video game series. Plot wise, the series is are being hunted for their powers and each have percent of all newborns had the ability to quite well since he was once a former captive of what you would expect from a video game their village and loved ones destroyed. There manipulate matter in their own unique ways. that organization. based anime, in which good must battle evil. are a couple of rather poignant moments in the Most of the story focuses on two seemingly This chance meeting with Lieza gets Elk and There is a lot insinuations which the viewer series, especially when Elk discovers the poor opposite characters, the protagonist Kazuma his partner and mentor Shu, entangled in a believes to be part of the larger plot but it is fate that befell his childhood sweetheart Meril and Ryuhou. Kazuma is a rebel alter user, nick- worldwide conspiracy led by the Four slow to develop. There are also a few episodes and the decision he makes to mercifully end her named the "Treasoner," who lives by his own Generals, who seek to wrest control of the which I believe were supposed to help develop life. One thing I didn't see was the supposed set of rules in the outer section of the Lost world from the benevolent spirits and supplant the characters but seemed more like fillers. For love relationship between Elk and Lieza. Sure Ground, while Ryuhou is the captain of HOLY, it with the rule of the King of Darkness. They example, the episode in which Elk and Lieza they appear to care for one another but it seems a special alter force that polices the Lost hope to accomplish this by using White House crash landed on a remote island and discover an rather platonic rather than romantic. Ground. Due to their different opposing lives to create thousands of chimera, setting up mind ancient robot from the original battle between When I finished watching this series, I was and beliefs the two are destined to be arch ene- control stations throughout the world and final- good and evil. left thinking whether or not I liked the series. mies, but fact is that they are more alike than ly by opening the legendary Ark of the Visually, the series is well drawn and the Overall I would say that for a video game based they would like to believe. They both fight to Covenant to release evil onto the world. The colors are dazzling but they tended to reuse ani- anime, it wasn't bad and fans of the video game protect the people of the Lost Ground, but for only one that stands in their way is Arc and his mation sequences and dialogue. It was kind of would probably enjoy the series, but it is not a different reasons and on different sides. band of men. annoying watching the sequence when Elk must see in my opinion. Scryed started off strong but dwindled as the Ironically, Elk's initial motive throughout summons his flame and mouths off that corny series approached the end. Kazuma's and the series is revenge against the "terrorist" Arc line. Another objection that I had was toward Anime Grade: Ryuhou's many deadly encounters with each the Lad and his airship the Silver Noah, whom the music for the series. The musical scores Story: B- others were exciting and symbolic of their he believes is responsible for the destruction of were not horrible but I did not like the opening Visual: B+ ideals of law and order or independence and his village and his eventual capture by White theme song and some of the other instrumental Audio: C+ self reliance. Interesting points were also House. However during the course of the pieces. It tried to be dramatic but it seemed a Extras: N/A brought up like how all great accomplish- series, it becomes a journey of self-discovery bit cheesy and more like the music that should ments, like peace, are achieved through the sacrifice of others. Not the most revolutionary idea but deep for a manga. Marmalade Boy, Spreads the Crazy Drama The story started to slip towards the end where it stretched its realm of reality too far By NAOTA NANADABA and too quickly to be blindly accepted by the audience. The explanation of what Scryed is Title: Marmalade Boy vol. 1-8 (of 8) and the events that took place in the final bat- Genre: Romantic Comedy tle did not flow well with the world that shown By: Wataru Yoshizumi to the audience in the beginning. From a battle Rated: 13+ between two men and two ideal it became a Distributor: TOKYOPOP Inc. battle of two men and a super being. The change in pace at the end also occurred Miki lived an ordinary life as high school with the amount of fanservice in the series. student, until her world was turned upside From a moderate amount in the beginning, down after her parents return from a trip to things started get out of hand when it seemed Hawaii. Having left for a romantic get away, like a female character was stripped in ever Miki never expected to hear that her parents other chapter. Cherise, a member of HOLY, is were getting a divorce when they returned. stripped several times and later dressed in a Stranger yet is that their reason for getting a revealing S&M outfit. The worst offender was divorce is to remarry the Matsuuras, a couple Mary Jane, whose sole purpose was fanservice, they met while in Hawaii. Switching partners constantly striking poses and even going as far does not end the madness as they plan to move as pulls a radio out of her panties. in together, giving Miki new stepparents and a Yatsunari artwork is very detailed, but also new stepbrother, Yuu. Miki explaining why Yuu is like marmalade. (Photo/ TOKYOPOP Inc.) has a very busy and unpolished quality to it. With new living conditions being hard twist is the unprecedented road that they take to made everything very two dimensional giving With all the shadowing and special effects it enough to adjust to, things get more complicat- get to their and the problem themselves. The the artwork a very line art look. Most of the sometimes made it too confusing to understand ed after Yuu steals a kiss from her in the nurse's earlier timid situations make way for more varying gray tones were use in the added back- what was happening. His sense of proportion office. At first she did not take it seriously, shocking topics like student teacher dating, ground effects like swirls, twinkles, and bub- was also touch and go since the character's pro- since Yuu constantly teases her, but as time pro- homosexuality, and even incest. This will bles, instead of the actual drawing. A plaid pat- portions were inconsistent. In closer frames gressed she began to notice Yuu's good heart intrigue some readers but also take others back. tern was also later used on some of the charac- they would look normal, Sbut in some full behind his obnoxious exterior and began to fall One really annoying portion of Marmalade ter's clothes for a touch of variety. body frames they had very slender and elon- for him. Boy was "Free Talk" sections that appeared 11 With a huge fan base and its own anime gated body. What set Marmalade Boy apart from other times and took up about 1/4 of a page each. series, which is being released in the U.S. in the Scryed was an entertaining action packed romantic comedies are the weird relationships Sometimes they were interesting, giving insight fall, Marmalade Boy had a lot of buzz sur- series with a lot of bloody battles with charac- that all the characters have and the strange fam- into the author's creative process, but other rounding it. The problem is that Marmalade ters with very creative alter abilities. With all ily dynamics. With the opening scene explain- times it just seemed like a plug by the author for Boy did not live up to the expectations created. the fighting it is not surprising that it was made ing how Miki's parents are switching off with the Marmalade Boy anime or merchandise. The The series was not bad, but it just was not great. into a popular anime series that is currently the Matsuuras, it is easy to see the path of odd- worst thing about it was that on two occasions The story did not have the punch to draw the being released in the U.S. by Bandai ities the series is going to partake in. in the last volume it actually gave away part of reader in and help them relate to the characters. Entertainment. However as entertaining as it Starting off with a classic love triangle the story before it happened. Although the parts It especially did not help the cause when the was the end of the manga was a little disap- between Miki, Yuu, and Miki's former crush spoiled were only about three pages away it story shifted focus to an almost and incestuous pointing, since it seemed Scryed could have Ginta, things are generally normal for a roman- still ruined the surprise of the revelation. relationship, which was too weird for comfort. been better than it turned out. tic comedy, but do not be fooled. This is just the The artwork had nice and solid designs but tip of the iceberg because as the story develops lacked details, making hair styles and color Manga Grade: Manga Grade: things become scandalous. The outcome of the very important in differentiating character Story: B- Story: B- character's problems are predicable, but the real apart. The lack of details and shadowing also Artwork: C+ Artwork: B- THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 8, 2003 15 Infinite Ryvius Gets a Finite Review Anime Releases for the Break By NAOTA NANADABA 12/09/2003

Title: Infinite Ryvius vol. 2 (of 5) Corrector Yui Vol. #03 Genre: Sci-Fi Viz, LLC. 100 min. 24.98 Concept by: Hajime Yatate Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #2 Time: 125 min. (5 episodes) ADV Films 100 min. 24.95 Rated: 13+ Heat Guy J Vol. #3 Distributor: Bandai Entertainment Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 100 min. 29.98 Having only recently understood the basics of Inu Yasha Special Limited Edition Set 01 controlling the Ryvius, the Zwei are forced to Viz, LLC 49.98 put their skills to the test when another Master Keaton Vol. #4 unknown ship attacks them and bombards them Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 125 min. with death chargers. With some skill and a lot 29.98 of luck, the Zwei are able to elude their attack- Neoranga Vol. #6 ers by maneuvering deeper into the Sea of ADV Films 120 min. 29.98 Gedoult and out of their attack range. Nuku Nuku Dash Vol. #2 Although they escaped this latest battle, Airs ADV Films 100 min. 29.98 Blue loses faith in the Zwei’s abilities to lead Orphen II Vol. #1 the crew to safety. Taking action in his own ADV Films 100 min. 29.98 hands, Blue organizes his gang and with some Infinite Ryvius’s cast has (from left to right) Ikumi, Kouji and Yuki. Sugar Vol. #5 assistance by his pawn Charlie of the Zwei he (Photo/ Bandai Entertaiment) Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 100 min. is able to stage a coup to take over the bridge. Besides group relationships, individual rela- ance its huge cast of character making sure to 29.98 Now in control of the Ryvius Blue follows tionship also blossom as the secret are revealed spend adequate time on each and not spread Super Gals Vol. #03 Kouji’s advice and plots a course to Mars and bonds between characters strengthen. The them too thinly. Besides the actual story, the ADV Films 100 min 29.98 12/09/2003 where they hope to be rescued, but with Blue’s mystery behind Kouji and his brother Yuki DVD is pack with five episodes which is a rar- Ultraman Tiga Vol. #1 aggressive nature it is unclear whether he will rivals begins to unfold as Kouji and Faina get ity amongst anime DVDs and stocked with FUNimation Productions 34.95/39 bring them to salvation or be their downfall. closer. Other characters also start to show their extras. From the DVDs extras like omaki Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. #19: Tournament's End This next volume of Infinite Ryvius is just as true feelings as Kouji’s circle of friends are sep- episodes, the DVD is also packaged with a pen- FUNimation Productions 62 min. 24.95 exciting and suspenseful as the first. While it is arated because of their different responsibilities cil board that has a picture of the cover of the revealed to the viewer that the Orbital Security on the ship. DVD. With the story and the extras, Infinite 12/16/2003 Bureau is the ones behind the attacks, many The animation was still inconsistent. While Ryvius volume two is a well bundled. things are still left in the dark. Having only most of the series was top quality work with For the review on Infinite Ryvius volume 1 Beyblade Vol. #6 Geneon Entertainment small bits of information revealed at a time great attention to details and a crisp picture check out The Ticker website, key word Infinite (USA), Inc. 125 min. 19.98 allows the audience to be sucked into the quality, certain scenes were poor, suffering Ryvius. Bible Black Vol. #4 crew’s world of fear and desperation as every from less detail in midrange frames and blurry Kitty Media 70 min. 29.98 move they make can be their last. pictures. The crayon doodle frames that were City Hunter TV Season 4 The character development and relationships, mentioned in the first review made its way ADV Films 325 min. 44.95 which are a strong part of the series, advances back, but this time its appearance seemed to be Genma Wars Collection Box Set further as the three groups, who were mostly done on purpose. This frames appeared sever- Anime Grade: Media Blasters 325 min. 39.95 independent in the first volume, start to inter- al times through the volume, make it more of an Story: B+ Haibane Renmei Vol. #3 act. With very different backgrounds it is inter- artistic style then a screw up, which it seemed Visual: B/B+ Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 75 min. esting to see how the different groups react to to be in the first volume. Audio: B+ 29.98 the same situation that they are all put in and Continuing with its strong story and supporting Extras: A Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi Vol. how they are able to put their differences aside music, Infinite Ryvius seems to be the making #1 (also w/box) to work together. of a great Sci-Fi series. The series is able to bal- ADV Films 100 min. 29.98/39 Mahoromatic: Something More Beautiful Vol. #3: All Good Things A Most Exciting Experience at Federico’s Hair Salon Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 125 min. 29.98 By ZANETA REID Mao-Chan Vol. #2 Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 89 min. There is no doubt about it, a hairstyle can tiful, adorned with polished wooden floors, stylists work with you to create a look that 29.98 make or break a woman. One of the first fea- bright streaming lights, and mirrors cascading brings out the best in you. Mirage of Blaze Vol. #4 tures that stand out when you see someone is every corner. This is not your average salon There is also the added comfort of having Media Blasters 75 min 24.95 their hair, and it makes a big difference experience. professionals that excel in their line of work Sadamitsu the Destroyer Vol. #1 whether or not the hairstyle suits the face. So Having your hair cut at Federico’s is not just making sure you look your best. The stylists Media Blasters 100 min. 29.95 it is simply not enough to just wake up and toss a simple haircut. The stylist does not make at Federico’s are fully knowledgeable about Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol. #4 your hair around and begin your day, unless of you sit down at the sink, have you hair washed, various hair types and many innovative tech- Media Blasters 100 min. 29.95 course that bed-head look totally works for cut your hair, and then blow-dry it. There is a niques. Just to name a few of the services you, most people have to make at least the most one-on-one interaction with you and your styl- Federico offers and developed are a Japanese 12/23 minimal effort to style their hair. To make ist that adds to the luxury of having your hair heat treatment that makes the hair super things easier on you, a good hair stylist is done at Federico’s. Your stylist will first sit straight and silky around 10 months, a 24 hour Casshan: Robot Hunter Special Edition always a valuable asset to have. And as the you down and discuss with you the strengths direct salon that sends hair stylists to a visitors ADV Films 115 min. 29.98 tired cliché goes “It’s so hard to find good help and weaknesses of your hair and offers treat- room in any hotel in New York City, “La My Sexual Harassment these days.” But once you find that “good ments and advice to remedy a particular situa- Spatola” a comb through color for the hair, and Kitty Media 90 min. 29.95 help,” be wise enough to know if that hair styl- tion. And do not worry if this is your first time many more. Federico has also worked with Sakura Wars TV Vol. #6: Curtain Call ist makes your hair look good, then they are at the salon, the stylist will give you an analy- many celebrities including Michelle Pfeiffer ADV Films 100 min. 29.98 worth having around. sis of your hair type and offer much wisdom on and developed a hair care line used to style her There are a plethora of hairstylists out on the how to bring out the best of your hair. hair. 12/30 market, especially living in this great metropo- Federico’s is not the type of salon that will A haircut at Federico’s can run you well lis called New York City. But are they good force a style or haircut on your face if it does over $100, but once you experience the pam- Aura Battler Dunbine Vol. #5 stylists? You should always keep in mind a few not work for you. They are very open and pering and skill that goes into the styling of ADV Films 100 min. 29.95 things before deciding what actually makes a eager to hear about the direction that you want your hair, it will prove to be money well spent. Eden's Bowy Vol. #6 stylist productive. Do they cater to the specific you new haircut or style to go. Federico hair- ADV Films 100 min. 29.95 needs of your hair, whether it is coarse, curly, Legend of the Mystical Ninja Vol. #1 super fine, or pin straight. Is the stylist talent- ADV Films 125 min. 19.98 ed enough to perform multiple procedures, for example it would be really unfortunate to have 1/06 one stylist for coloring and another one for cutting. And most importantly, does the stylist Angelic Layer Vol. #3 know how to make you look good? With all ADV Films 100 min. 29.99 these questions in mind, fear not! For there is Boys Over Flowers Vol. #03 at least one New York based stylist that has the Viz, LLC. 100 min. 24.98 ability and technique to do all the things men- Full Metal Panic Vol. #6 tioned above and more. That salon happens to ADV Films 75 min. 29.98 be Federico’s located at 10 West 55 Street in Pretear Vol. #2 midtown Manhattan. ADV Films 75 min. 29.98 Do not be intimated by the ritzy area that Saiyuki Vol. #07 (also w/box) Federico’s is located in. It might put off the ADV Films 100 min. 29.98/30 average person to be surrounded by the likes of Slayers Great the Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and Christian Dior ADV Films 60 min. 19.98 stores that grace the infamously notorious upscale area of New York City’s fifth avenue. 1/13 But Federico’s does not aim to create that same type of stuffy atmosphere that can sometimes Brigadoon Vol. #5 result from being in a posh neighborhood. TOKYOPOP 100 min. 29.95 The stylists at Federico’s are warm and wel- Chobits Vol. #6: My Only Person coming, especially to college women. You Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 100 min. will feel as though you have your own person- 29.95 al hair stylists catering to your every whim. It The stylists at Federico’s are especially catering to their college women clientelle. also does not hurt that the actual salon is beau- (Photo/ Zaneta Reid) 16 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 8, 2003 THE TICKER SPORTS DECEMBER 8, 2003 17 Overpowering and Overpowered: A Tale Women’s Swimming Team Outstrokes York of Two Swimming Meets For Baruch By HOWARD LIU (1:11.97) and 100-meter backstroke (1:17.06), respectively. As the Baruch Bearcats won their basketball In the 500-meter freestyle, Pechackova and games last Wednesday night, the Bearcat swim- senior Johanny Arias had another one-two mers battled the York Cardinals in the ARC punch as they took the top two spots for pool. The Baruch men’s and women’s swim- Baruch. ming teams prepared to host York College, only Although later York came in first in the 100- to find out at the eleventh hour that York want- meter breaststroke and the final 200-meter ed to reschedule the men’s meet because they freestyle relay, the lady Bearcats defeated the had less than eight men swimmers. Cardinals 110-97. The Bearcats decided to go ahead and com- Head Coach Pushaen Gunasinghe said, “we pete with the Cardinals in an exhibition event showed our depth and balance today against on the men’s side while the women’s meet was York.” Sophomore Barbara Uroday finished official as planned. second in the 100-meter breaststroke, while co- In the beginning, it was a tough fight for the captain Lori Nigro, sophomore Joyce Hsu, and lady Bearcats. The lady Cardinals won the first senior Sophia Yang had third place finishes. 200-meter medley relay. Then York’s S. Diaz Seniors Jill Hertzman and Cris Scorza, juniors followed up with another win in the 1000- Clara Correa and Connie Lin, sophomore Bret meter freestyle, surprisingly over Baruch Seigle and freshman Ashley O’Neil also con- senior Hana Pechackova. The Baruch ladies tributed to Baruch’s triumph. trailed by six points at that point. On the men’s exhibition event, sophomore Co-captain Kimberly Ng started to catch up Brian Llido was again the star, winning the 50- for the Bearcats as she won the 200-meter meter freestyle (26.58) and the 100-meter freestyle in 2:52.87. Then, sophomore freestyle (1:00.15). He teamed up with Nigel Christina Cruz took first and the lead for the Leung, Eugene Leychenko and Shane Mora to Bearcats in the 50-meter sprint. Junior come in first in the exhibition 200-meter med- Baruch's Johanny Arias in the women's win over the College of New Rochelle. (Photo/ Zulaithat Nauzo and Senior Natalie Zalmanova ley relay. Heather Cayward) finished one and two in the 200-meter individ- Sophomores Gregory Feldman, Henry By HOWARD LIU seconds in her 100-yard breaststroke clocking ual medley to extend Baruch’s 51-41 lead over Cheung, Michal Galicki and Daniel Slodynsky 1:35.14. Senior Kimberly Ng (Brooklyn, York.. as well as seniors Mark Daft and Howard Liu The Baruch Women’s Swimming team picked N.Y./Fort Hamilton) scored in the 200-yard York came back with K. Phillips flying to first participated in the exhibition with five of up its first win of the season after hosting the freestyle and 100-yard butterfly. place in the 100-meter butterfly. The Cardinals York’s swimmers. The men’s meet with York College of New Rochelle on November 21st. Sophomore Christina Cruz (Queens, cut the Bearcats’ lead to only two points. Yet will most probably be rescheduled for next The Bearcats swept the meet (154-14) taking N.Y./Bryant) stood out for the Bearcats and Nauzo and Cruz continued to extend the lead as semester in late January. first place in every event from the opening 200- was the only one to capture first place finishes. they finished first in the 100-meter freestyle meter medley relay of Zulaithat Nauzo Against Drew University, she sprinted to first (Jamaica, N.Y./Queens Gateway), Sophia Yang place in the 50-yard freestyle in 26.74 seconds (Flushing, NY/Forest Hills), Natilie and also took the top spot for the 100-yard Zalmanova and Christina Cruz (Queens, backstroke (1:10.26). N.Y./Bryant) to the last 200-meter freestyle On the Men’s team, Sophomore Brian Llido relay of Johanny Arias (Flushing, (Staten Island, N.Y./Monsignor Farrell) was the N.Y./Bayside), Joyce Hsu (New York, top performer with second and third place fin- N.Y./Washington Irving), Ashley O’Neil ishes. He continued to cut his time in the 50- (Staten Island, N.Y./Staten Island Tech) and yard freestyle since the match-up with CSI. Kimberly Ng (Brooklyn, N.Y./Fort Hamilton). Llido went 23.66 individually and had a 23.58 In addition, Cris Scorza (Mexico City, split starting off the relay of Feldman, Cheung, Mexico/Lancaster), Clara Correa (New York, and Liu. A key for Llido would be to improve N.Y./Washington Irving) and Anna his 100-yard freestyle back to his tip top high Ostrovskaya (Staten Island, N.Y./Brooklyn school days and go under 23 seconds in the 50- Tech) also scored points for the team. yard freestyle to be competitive with the likes On Tuesday November 25, it was a different of Lehman’s Manny Pantiga of and York’s story. In a tri-meet against NYU and Drew Dennis McIntosh at the CUNYAC University in Madison, New Jersey, Baruch Championships in February. was over-powered. Both NYU and Drew “Swimming against stronger teams gives us University posted strong wins (NYU: Men 74- more experience,” said Head Coach Pushaen 17, Women 74-17; Drew: Men 64-24,Women Gunnashighe 57-26) over Baruch’s Men’s and Women’s Clearly outnumbered, when heading home teams. For Men’s Swimming, apart from the from Drew University, seven Baruch swim- 50-yard freestyle, all the events were at least mers hopped into a van while NYU swimmers 200-yard events. packed into a coach bus. After hosting York, Gregory Feldman and Henry Cheung became NJIT and SUNY Old Westbury last week, the the first Bearcats to compete in the 200-yard Women’s team will go against last year’s CUN- backstroke and 200-yard breaststroke, respec- YAC champions, Hunter College on December tively. Feldman recorded a time of 2:50.18 and 11. Finally, before the semester ends, both the Cheung came in 3:25.61. Men’s and Women’s teams will travel to the Senior Cris Scorza getting ready for her swimming event against York College at the ARC Improving tremendously, Junior Connie Lin United States Merchant Marine Academy for a pool. (Photo/ Aleksandr Yulevitch) (Brooklyn, N.Y./Fort Hamilton) dropped ten tri-meet with Queens College. NBA 2003-2004: An Inside Look Into The Western Conference

By SIME MARNIKA probably take some time for the team to and two sevet foot beasts in the post with from surgery, he will open up the lane with his achieve the right chemistry, but by the end of Kelvin Cato and Yao Ming. The sky is the limit shot and allow Olowakandi to score on the The NBA season has begun. Its most notice- the season, this will be the team to watch as for this year's Rockets team. block and let Latrell and Cassell get some easy able aspect is how superior the Western they pursue the title. points off cutting to the basket. Then they Conference is to the Eastern Conference. Here 5) Sacramento Kings: Sacramento did not might look like a top four team. are my picks for the top eight spots in the West 3) San Antonio Spurs: Last year's defending do a good enough job of acquiring great play- with an analysis of who they have and why they champions look good, but not good enough to ers this off-season. 7) Seattle Supersonics: All I can say about are where they are at. repeat. They lost Hedo Turkoglu, Keon Clark, and this team is Ronald “Flip” Murray. He has been The biggest loss the faced came with the Jim Jackson. These were three good players destroying teams this year. 1) LA Lakers: Oh my God the Lakers are retirement of David Robinson. He was an ath- who came off the bench to contribute in the After being an unknown rookie last year, stacked! Anything but winning the 2003-2004 letic seven footer who gave the Spurs added playoffs. The only person of value that they Murray has scored more then twenty points in NBA championship will be a disappointment. size and athleticism in the post; which is some- acquired was Brad Miller. Seattle’s first seven of eight games this year. This team looks a lot like the original dream thing that is definitely needed in the Western Miller is a hard worker who can score and Once Ray Allen comes back from his ankle team. They have added two future hall of Conference. rebound well, but if Sacramento wants to be the surgery, this team will have one of the best famers in Karl Malone, and Gary Payton. Shaq They also lost Stephen Jackson who was a top in the west they will need more than Miller. scoring backcourts in the league. looks to be in the best shape that he has been in major contributor in last year’s playoffs. They With Chris Webber out for the start of the sea- the past five years, and Kobe is just doing it on did sign Rasho Nesterovic as a replacement for son they will struggle winning games these first 8) Denver Nuggets: The Nuggets are defi- the court because he has that thought in his David Robinson, but he has not been playing as few months winning games against the top nitely not the same team as last year. I know mind like “I could go to jail after this season, so well as they would have liked so far. You never teams. putting them eighth in the west is a gutsy move, I definitely got to win a title this year.” know though because this is Tim Duncan’s but they have all the pieces to make the playoffs This team is unstoppable and there is no limit team and with Duncan anything is possible. 6) Minnesota Timberwolves: This this year. to how many games they could win this year. Minnesota team should be in the top four in the They are a young team, but they have leader- 4) Houston Rockets: Houston is finally west because of the additions they made over ship at the guard positions with Andre Miller 2) Dallas Mavericks: What do you do when becoming the team that everyone knew they the summer, but the chemistry has been looking and Jon Barry starting at the 1 and 2; and the you lose in the Western Conference semifinals could be with the help of Jeff Van Gundy. really bad right now. Their starting line-up also have a great sparkplug coming off the because of a lack of defense in the post? You After his few years off from coaching he has looks real good on paper with the additions of bench for them at the point in Earl Boykins. add more offense of course. This is Don looked a lot more relaxed and ready to coach. Sam Cassell, Latrell Sprewell, and Michael They also have good size with Nene Hilario Nelson’s key idea, and I admit that I do like it. Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley are to light- Olowokandi; but the only one who has actually and a rejuvenated Marcus Camby in their front- With the additions of Antoine Walker and ning quick guards who under Gundy’s new sys- added something to the team so far has been court. Then there is the addition of super-rook- Antawn Jamison, this team has the ability to tem have become better passers and therefore Sprewell. Right now Minnesota has been look- ie Carmelo Anthony and you have a totally score 150 points on any given night. It will are getting the whole team involved. ing like a one-man show (Kevin Garnett). changed team that could put in a run for the They also have a good scorer in Jim Jackson Hopefully, when Wally Szczerbiak comes back playoffs. 18 THE TICKER SPORTS DECEMBER 8, 2003 THE TICKER SPORTS DECEMBER 8, 2003 19 Baruch Tip-Off Tournament: Bearcats’ Stellar Opening Day Performance Overshadowed by Loss in Final Round

By SHAN-SAN WU possible.It was not to be. Baruch’s starting point guard, Diane Ramirez The Baruch Women’s Basketball team looked (4 points, 4 assists), was sidelined for much of out of this world in their 76-11 season opening the second half after sustaining an injury from win on Saturday, November 22nd. diving after a loose ball. Bearcat three-pointers On Sunday, they came back to earth. suddenly stopped falling while Middlebury Advancing to the championship round of last kept up the hot shooting that sustained them in weekend’s Baruch Tip-Off Tournament with the first quarter, finishing the day 30 of 62 from their 65-point win against an overmatched the field. College of New Rochelle team, the Bearcats "They shot the lights out in the second half," had to settle for the tournament